Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
On average, African countries are losing 2–5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and many are diverting up to 9 percent of their budgets responding to climate extremes. In sub-Saharan…
ZimLAC seeks feedback on effectiveness of interventions
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke In Mtawatawa The Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of measures taken as a result of its 2024 report to combat hunger and…
EDITORIAL COMMENT : Malaria can be wiped out in the region
Malaria is a serious public health threat and a killer, a disease that largely ravages warm areas with low levels of income and yet it can be eliminated and has been eliminated from large areas of the world.
‘FOCAC catalyst for Africa’s renewal’
Fungi Kwaramba in BEIJING, China AFRICA and China must leverage their large populations to scale up trade and economic co-operation that will lead to accelerated modernisation and economic growth, President…
Private companies to fund US$175m crops
Business Reporter The private sector is expected to fund nearly 100 000 hectares of selected food crops at an estimated cost of US$175 million, aligning with the Government’s policy of…
Informal sector: A catalysts for growth or a threat to economic stability?
Economy Uncensored with Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Zimbabwe’s informal sector has often been portrayed as an economic enigma, praised for its contribution to employment and criticised for its perceived undermining of formal…
Zimplats struggles with softening PGM market
Oliver Kazunga Business Writer ZIMBABWE’S largest platinum miner Zimplats has reported a 20 percent decrease in revenue, for the financial year ended June 30, 2024, as avegare metal prices softened…
ZETDC mandates prepaid billing for medium, large customers
Business Writer The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) said its ongoing migration of domestic and small business customers to a prepaid electricity platform has significantly progressed with 95…
Tips on how you can overcome gym anxiety
Spring is on our doorstep, and many people are returning to the gym after taking a bit of a break in winter to frantically get ready for summer. If you…
Facelifted Volkswagen T-Cross now available in South Africa
The Volkswagen T-Cross, which is the brand’s best-selling SUV in South Africa, has been given a refresh. The upgraded model, which made its local debut at the Festival of Motoring…











